Championship Predictions

Millwall

Millwall

Prediction:
1-0

Match Time & Date:

27 January 2024

15:00

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Preston

Preston

Millwall will be aiming to make amends for back-to-back defeats to Middlesbrough and Queens Park Rangers when they take on Preston on Matchday 29. The Lions have been struggling at the back of late, but Saturday’s game could be the turning point for the capital club. All Aidomo Emakhu, Shaun Hutchinson, and Ryan Leonard are sidelined with injuries, but there are no suspend ... Read More...

This match will be played on 27 January 2024 at 15:00

Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Prediction:
NA

Match Time & Date:

27 January 2024

15:00

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Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

This game has been postponed.

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This match will be played on 27 January 2024 at 15:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

24 January 2024

19:45

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Norwich

Norwich

Leeds United will look to extend their winning run to five games in all competitions when they take on Norwich City in the Championship round 29. The Whites have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. Joel Piroe is pushing for a start after scoring as a substitute in a 2-1 win over Preston, while all Karl Darlow, Pas ... Read More...

This match will be played on 24 January 2024 at 19:45

Leicester

Leicester

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

22 January 2024

20:00

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Ipswich

Ipswich

Sparkles will be flying when Leicester City and Ipswich Town take on each other at King Power Stadium in a highly-anticipated Championship derby. The Foxes are still without Patson Daka, Kelechi Iheanacho, and Issahaku Fatawu, who are on international duty, while both Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy miss out with injuries. Due to the lack of attacking options, talented Ireland ... Read More...

This match will be played on 22 January 2024 at 20:00

Leeds United

Leeds United

Prediction:
3-1

Match Time & Date:

21 January 2024

12:00

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Preston

Preston

High-flying Leeds United will look to extend their winning run to four games when they take on Preston in the Championship round 28. The Whites have been scoring goals for fun of late and they are likely to stick to their attacking style of play. With no fresh injury worries to report, Daniel Farke is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the South Wales outfit. ... Read More...

This match will be played on 21 January 2024 at 12:00

Stoke City

Stoke City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Birmingham City

Birmingham City

Having defeated Rotherham at the weekend, Stoke City will be aiming to keep on climbing the standings when they take on Birmingham City in the Championship round 28. The Potters have been showing signs of improvement of late and, as a result, the odds for home win are dropping. Barring any fresh injury worries, Steven Schumacher is unlikely to make changes to the team that d ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Coventry

Coventry

Following a heavy 4-0 loss at Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday will look to get back on course in the Championship when they take on Coventry City on Matchday 28. The Owls produce much better showings at home than on the travels and they are surely capable of matching the Sky Blues at their Hillsborough. Both Ashley Fletcher and fit-again defender Will Vaulks are pushing for ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

QPR

QPR

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Millwall

Millwall

Sparkles will be flying when Queens Park Rangers and Millwall square off against each other in the London derby on Saturday afternoon. The Hoops are eager to put an end to their three-game losing run in all competitions and they are likely to leave their hearts on the field in the local derby. Midfielder Rayan Kolli continues to miss out with injury, but he should be the onl ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Plymouth

Plymouth

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Cardiff

Cardiff

Following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield Town, Plymouth will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Championship when they take on Cardiff City in the Championship round 28. The Pilgrims are safe for now, but they need to keep on improving their game if they are to secure yet another Championship survival. Plymouth are eyeing their eighth home win of the season, but they w ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Norwich

Norwich

Prediction:
1-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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West Bromwich

West Bromwich

Norwich City will be aiming to build on the FA Cup win over Bristol Rovers when they take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday afternoon. The Canaries have been producing fine displays in early January and they are surely capable of making life difficult for the Baggies in front of home fans. Experienced defender Danny Batth limped off with injury in the midweek victory, with ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough

Prediction:
2-0

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Rotherham

Rotherham

Buoyed by a 3-1 win over Millwall, Middlesbrough will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Rotherham United in the Championship round 28. The Boro have been producing fine displays in early January and their display in the FA Cup win over Chelsea is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of Saturday’s encounter. Even though all Sam Silvera, ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

Bristol City

Bristol City

Prediction:
2-1

Match Time & Date:

20 January 2024

15:00

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Watford

Watford

Saturday’s football game at Ashton Gate Stadium pits together Bristol City and Watford, the two teams who are almost level on points in the Championship table. Bristol City must be high on confidence following a hard-fought FA Cup win over West Ham and with no fresh injury worries to report, home win should definitely be considered. All Mark Sykes, Kal Naismith, Rob Atkins ... Read More...

This match will be played on 20 January 2024 at 15:00

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23 August 2026 • 20:14 UTC • 1 min read
Championship Predictions

Weekly Championship Betting Tips

Below you’ll find our weekly Championship tips across the most important football betting markets, including Correct Score, BTTS, Over/Under 1.5 Goals, Total Shots on Target, and Match Result.

Championship Betting Tips

MatchBetting tips
WrexhamWrexhamBirmingham CityBirmingham City28/08/2026, 20:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
DerbyDerbySwanseaSwansea29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
MIddlesbroughMIddlesbroughWest BromwichWest Bromwich29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 2-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
WolvesWolvesStoke CityStoke City29/08/2026, 12:30
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Blackburn RoversBlackburn RoversQPRQPR29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-0
  • BTTS: No
  • Over 1.5 Goals: No
  • Total SoT: Over 2.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
BoltonBoltonLincolnLincoln29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
Bristol CityBristol CityPortsmouthPortsmouth29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Home Win
CardiffCardiffSheffield UnitedSheffield United29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
CharltonCharltonPrestonPreston29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
NorwichNorwichBurnleyBurnley29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-1
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 4.5
  • Match Result: Draw
SouthamptonSouthamptonMillwallMillwall29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 2-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 9.5
  • Match Result: Draw
WatfordWatfordWest HamWest Ham29/08/2026, 15:00
  • Correct Score: 1-2
  • BTTS: Yes
  • Over 1.5 Goals: Yes
  • Total SoT: Over 7.5
  • Match Result: Away Win

EFL Championship Betting Stats and Data

To support your Championship tips and betting decisions, FootballPredictions.com tracks five years of historical Championship statistics. These long-term trends provide the foundation for our weekly predictions across the Championship’s key markets.

Championship Stats (2026/2027)

Team Type Average Goals Scored
Home Teams 1.46
Away Teams 1.42
Total (Combined) 2.88
31.3 min/Goal (69 Goals in 24 matches)
33% Clean Sheets (8 times out of 24 matches)
79% Both Teams Scored (19 times out of 24 matches)
Outcome (Full-Time Result) % of Matches
Home Win 33%
Draw 38%
Away Win 29%
Goals % of Matches Over
Over 0.5 88%
Over 1.5 88%
Over 2.5 75%
Over 3.5 38%
Over 4.5 0%
Goals % of Matches Under
Under 0.5 13%
Under 1.5 13%
Under 2.5 25%
Under 3.5 63%
Under 4.5 100%
Championship Match Stats (2026/2027)
Shots Per Match 26.38
Shots / Match (Home) 13.92
Shots / Match (Away) 12.46
Fouls Per Match 23.17
Fouls / Match (Home) 11.13
Fouls / Match (Away) 12.04
Offsides Per Match 4.58
Players Participated 525

Championship Regular Season

Team MP W D L GF GA GD Pts Last 5
1 Millwall 2 2 0 0 5 0 +5 6 WW
2 West Bromwich Albion 2 2 0 0 5 2 +3 6 WW
3 Charlton Athletic 2 2 0 0 4 2 +2 6 WW
4 Queens Park Rangers 2 1 1 0 3 1 +2 4 WD
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 5 3 +2 4 DW
6 Bolton Wanderers 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
7 Swansea City 2 1 1 0 2 1 +1 4 WD
8 Watford 2 1 1 0 3 2 +1 4 WD
9 Blackburn Rovers 2 1 1 0 4 3 +1 4 DW
10 Southampton 2 1 0 1 4 3 +1 3 LW
11 Middlesbrough 2 1 0 1 3 3 0 3 WL
12 Portsmouth 2 1 0 1 4 4 0 3 LW
13 Sheffield United 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 DD
14 Birmingham City 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
15 Wrexham 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 DD
16 Cardiff City 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 DD
17 Derby County 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 LD
18 West Ham United 2 0 1 1 3 4 -1 1 DL
19 Bristol City 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1 LD
20 Burnley 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 1 DL
21 Lincoln City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
22 Preston North End 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
23 Stoke City 2 0 0 2 2 5 -3 0 LL
24 Norwich City 2 0 0 2 1 5 -4 0 LL

Championship Results

Date Match
22/08/2026, 11:30 Millwall 3 - 0 Norwich City
22/08/2026, 11:30 Lincoln City 1 - 3 Portsmouth
22/08/2026, 11:30 Birmingham City 2 - 2 Bristol City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Wrexham 1 - 1 Watford
22/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton 3 - 1 Stoke City
22/08/2026, 14:00 West Ham United 1 - 2 Charlton Athletic
22/08/2026, 14:00 Queens Park Rangers 0 - 0 Bolton Wanderers
22/08/2026, 14:00 Derby County 2 - 2 Cardiff City
22/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers 2 - 1 Middlesbrough
22/08/2026, 14:00 Swansea City 0 - 0 Sheffield United
22/08/2026, 14:00 Preston North End 1 - 3 Wolverhampton Wanderers
23/08/2026, 11:00 West Bromwich Albion 3 - 1 Burnley

Championship Fixtures

Date Match
28/08/2026, 19:00 Wrexham - Birmingham City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Derby County - Swansea City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Wolverhampton Wanderers - Stoke City
29/08/2026, 11:30 Middlesbrough - West Bromwich Albion
29/08/2026, 14:00 Blackburn Rovers - Queens Park Rangers
29/08/2026, 14:00 Norwich City - Burnley
29/08/2026, 14:00 Cardiff City - Sheffield United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Charlton Athletic - Preston North End
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bolton Wanderers - Lincoln City
29/08/2026, 14:00 Watford - West Ham United
29/08/2026, 14:00 Bristol City - Portsmouth
29/08/2026, 14:00 Southampton - Millwall

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